A power jacket is probably one of the few pieces that could elevate your outfit and turn it from an all-too average statement to an I-want-it-now look. So what’s a power jacket?

It’s the kind of jacket that gives you all the confidence you need to take over the world, be it in the workplace or anywhere else really! It’s the kind of jacket that is both firm and elegant, with a dash of glam. But most of all, it’s the kind of jacket that you just must own, no questions asked.

There are a lot of clichés when it comes to wearing a good-old blazer, but don’t make the fact that you’re wearing it one of them. Let this piece act as a statement, one that is mostly fashion-forward and very chic. At the end of the day, it’s all about the color you choose, the cut you pick, the length and last but not least, how you wear it. Pair it with a skirt, matching pants or just your average jeans for a cool spin on the whole power-jacket-equation.

And if you still need some help to rock the look, we’ve scoured a slew of the best power jackets out there. The Photo Gallery, right this way…

Cindy Menassa